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Humidifer water

Post by Jerseyguy » Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:55 pm

I'm going on vacation and am staying overnight at the airport after a late flight picking up the car in the morning. Getting distilled water might be hard without a car. Would purified bottled water work and how much do I need. A liter?

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by USMCVet » Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:07 pm

My RT said to use bottled water in a pinch so it should be fine for occasional use . As far as amount just fill up your humidifier and then measure how much you used.

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Post by palerider » Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:24 pm

Just use tap water, the *ONLY* real reason to use distilled water is to avoid having mineral deposits build up in the tank, which is easily remedied with a little vinegar soak.

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by Julie » Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:37 pm

Other bottled waters can be more problematic than plain tap water... better to not bother with them.

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Post by chunkyfrog » Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:01 pm

And the Airsense tanks only hold about 14 ounces.
About 2 cups, minus a small drinky so you don't go to bed thirsty.

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by Jerseyguy » Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:47 pm

Julie wrote:Other bottled waters can be more problematic than plain tap water... better to not bother with them.
Yes I'm aware that some bottled water adds minerals for taste. I personally don't like drinking those the taste is off..give me just standard purifed water.

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Post by TedVPAP » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:00 pm

palerider wrote:Just use tap water, the *ONLY* real reason to use distilled water is to avoid having mineral deposits build up in the tank, which is easily remedied with a little vinegar soak.
Agree. And buildup is minimized if you do not let it go dry. Make sure their is excess water so you can dump the concentrate (and rinse) in the morning.

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by msla » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:13 pm

With tap water you may notice the odor of the chlorine(Cl) that is added to municipal water supplies. The smell goes away a while after you turn on the PAP. If you have the time fill the chamber and let it sit for a time and the Cl will dissipate.

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by Jerseyguy » Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:54 pm

Has anyone used Walgreens Nice brand purified water it doesn't mention anything about adding minerals and might actually be distilled??

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by Julie » Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:14 am

Why not contact the mfgr and ask about it - tho' I would thnk if it was distilled, it would say so

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by LSAT » Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:13 am

Jerseyguy wrote:Has anyone used Walgreens Nice brand purified water it doesn't mention anything about adding minerals and might actually be distilled??

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Walgreens distilled water is labeled DISTILLED....if it is not labeled that way, it is NOT DISTILLED. For a few nights it really doesn't matter. Just clean the tub when you get back.

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by Jerseyguy » Thu Dec 28, 2017 7:34 am

LSAT wrote:
Jerseyguy wrote:Has anyone used Walgreens Nice brand purified water it doesn't mention anything about adding minerals and might actually be distilled??

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Walgreens distilled water is labeled DISTILLED....if it is not labeled that way, it is NOT DISTILLED. For a few nights it really doesn't matter. Just clean the tub when you get back.
Ok will do. I'm just the kind of person who if I clean it with vinegar, ill probably end up smelling it even if its not there. I'm packing distilled water in my suitcase in a sturdy water bottle and hoping for the best.

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by LSAT » Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:15 am

Jerseyguy wrote:
LSAT wrote:
Jerseyguy wrote:Has anyone used Walgreens Nice brand purified water it doesn't mention anything about adding minerals and might actually be distilled??

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Walgreens distilled water is labeled DISTILLED....if it is not labeled that way, it is NOT DISTILLED. For a few nights it really doesn't matter. Just clean the tub when you get back.
Ok will do. I'm just the kind of person who if I clean it with vinegar, ill probably end up smelling it even if its not there. I'm packing distilled water in my suitcase in a sturdy water bottle and hoping for the best.

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I rarely clean my humidifier tub...maybe every 3- 6 months. When I do, I use dishwashing detergent.

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Re: Humidifer water

Post by mrcrayola » Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:59 am

If all else fails, there's always vodka.
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Post by zonker » Thu Dec 28, 2017 11:16 am

mrcrayola wrote:If all else fails, there's always vodka.
do you mean for cleaning the tank or just for life's problems in general?
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